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K954 ACK

1992 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,796 mi
Last recorded47,796 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Ford Dorchester64,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK954 ACK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 47,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,853 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,038 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,200 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 36,200 miles

Emissions not tested CO TO HIGH (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 33,690 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 33,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,600 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,503 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,354 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,172 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside front brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 32,848 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 32,273 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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K954 ACK is a 1992 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K954 ACK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K954 ACK registered?

K954 ACK is a 1992 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K954 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K954 ACK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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